When placed in reverse and starting back loud thump from under the car and car jerks then continues back. At time there is another noise (quite) which sounds as if a 'worm gear' is winding up or down. Dealer has stated a tec bullentin is out and honda is working on fix, however a call to america honda's consumer affairs (1‑800‑999‑1009) and no one seems to know about the porblem.
2000 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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Transmission vibrates in the 1000-2000 r.p.m. Range, and most noticable at 1200 and 1800 RPM. The transmission also exhibits a random but very noticeable clunking noise when shifted into reverse.
When the vehicle is strolling in reverse you can hear a loud clunking noise/bang and may even feel the vehicle being lifted an inch or so and drop. Nlm
Mechanical "clunk" when put in reverse. Sometimes accompanied by a nudge, like not fully engaged.
Speedometer is not accurate. It appears to be from 7 to 10 MPH off from surrounding traffic. Dealer claims it is within the 10% allowable difference. This is unacceptable. They tell us when it reads 65 we are actualling going 60. They have not provided any documentation to support the inaccuracy.
Within five days of purchasing this vehicle, owner noticed vehicle shaking and shuddering at 25 MPH and 40 MPH under light throttle. This condition was and is repeatable. Problem is always present at aforementioned speeds. Dealer was notified, and owner was informed that dealer would contact manufacturer regarding this problem. Owner was contacted 01/04/00 by dealer, and told that manufacturer will be shipping a complete transmission assembly to replace factory installed transmission. Dealer stated that upon their receipt of transmission, they will contact owner to schedule 2-3 day r&r of defective transmission. Owner is concerned about potential future powertrain failures due to the complexity and scope of this proceedures which will take place at dealership. Owner would expect extended powertrain warranty for this vehicle.
With the car is put into reverse gear, this causes the automatic transmission to make a loud metal to metal popping noise.
Vehicle runs well but every time you initially start up and back up it jolts you as you release the brakes and start moving. It is more noticeable in reverse than drive. It has been brought to the dealer three times but they refuse to investigate saying the manufacturer is working on it. I fear the drivetrain will fall apart while driving causing a major accident.
A loud, mechanical "thunk" is heard when the car is put into reverse - the sound comes after the car rolls back 2-3 feet. It is very disconcerting. The dealer says that the problem is "under investigation" by honda and that a transmission replacement may be necessary. They can do nothing until honda figures out how to handle it. I assume the car is safe to drive ???
While in reverse and traveling backwards there is a loud clunk and thump from under the car. The dealer told me that honda was investigating the problem and no fix was made to my car.
Automatic transmission emits noise ("thunk") while vehicle is moving in reverse, accompanied by abrupt shift as if not fully engaged in gear.
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